President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday recalled with fondness how Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who joined his ancestors on July 13, predicted his victory in the 2023 election and added that he would win re-election in 2027.
The president spoke in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on the life and times of the departed traditional ruler during his eighth day fidau held at Dipo Dina Stadium, where dignitaries bade him final farewell.
At the monarch’s final resting place, the president laid wreaths before holding a private meeting with the bereaved family during the condolence visit.
Describing Oba Adetona as a leader of “conscience and dignity, the President said he was committed to the pursuit of truth and justice.
President Tinubu said: “Today marks a very great day in the history of our nation and particularly the history of our race, the Yoruba race. You can find any further definition of our culture. If you go further from Awujale, you will learn a lot.
“For me standing before you today, I thank God Almighty that I stand before you as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Our wish would not have been completed carefully and richly if I failed in the last election. I was successful because of your support and the blessing of the Awujale”.
“I went to him and he said, ‘you are winning that election and you will win second term. Go ahead.’ God has blessed us. If you listened to the richness of his wisdom, I’m extremely proud of him.”
